Florida Crime & Safety
Crime rates and safety scores for all 67 counties.
Avg Violent Crime Rate
207.0
per 100K
Avg Property Crime Rate
821.0
per 100K
Avg Safety Score
98/100
State Overview
Crime & Safety in Florida
National Context
Florida Crime Rates Sit Well Below National Average
Florida reports an average total crime rate of 1,027.9 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2,385.5. This data places the Sunshine State in a strong position on the safety spectrum, outperforming many of its peers in total reported incidents.
Violent vs. Property Crime
Property Crimes Lead Florida’s Safety Profile
Property crime accounts for the vast majority of incidents in the state at 821.4 per 100,000 residents, far outpacing the violent crime rate of 206.5. Even with property crimes dominating the landscape, Florida's rates in both categories remain substantially lower than the national benchmarks of 2,015.7 and 369.8 respectively.
Safest Counties
Three Florida Counties Report Minimal Crime Activity
Franklin, Glades, and Highlands counties lead the state with reported total crime rates of 0.0 per 100,000 residents. While these figures often reflect small populations or specific reporting cycles, they highlight the most tranquil regions for residents seeking the lowest incident levels.
Crime Hotspots
Urban Centers Show Higher Regional Crime Concentration
Duval County reports the state's highest total crime rate at 3,132.8 per 100,000, followed by Orange County at 2,762.5 and Leon County at 2,613.5. These hubs exceed the state average, yet they primarily reflect the density of major metropolitan areas like Jacksonville and Orlando.
The Takeaway
Florida Offers a Competitive Statewide Safety Landscape
For prospective movers and current residents, Florida presents a total crime rate that is less than half of the national median. While metropolitan hubs require more vigilance, the broad statewide data suggests a secure environment that remains safer than the typical American community.
Safest Counties
All Florida Counties
Crime rates per 100K population. — = data pending.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.